IT’S NOT JUST ROUTINE

Feeding

Diapering

Napping

Routines Are The Heart of Care

• Routines offer one-on-one attention.

• Consist approach makes routines predictable for the child.

• Routines strengthen emotional bonds between infant and caregiver.

• Routines build child’s self confidence.

Two Parts of Routines

• Ensure health and safety for both the caregiver and the children.

• Caring out each routine with respect for the child and a genuine interest in what the child is experiencing.

Hand Washing

The single most effective way to prevent illness!

Hand Washing

Before and after eating and handling food (especially raw meat), caregivers must scrub their hands with soap and water for at least 10 seconds and rinse well under running water.

Toddlers wash their own hands

What you need:

• Warm running water

• Plenty of soap

• Allow time

• Help them to dry

Feeding

Peaceful SettingNo Bright LigthsNo Loud Noises

Held on Lapor

Sit with feet onthe floor

Able toSocialize

Eating Comfort

Feeding Young Infants

• Support Breast Feeding

• Safe handling of formula

• Calm, peaceful setting

• Infants held in caregivers lap until they can sit on their own.

• Elevate head while Feeding with a bottle

Foods to Avoid:

• Egg Whites

• Honey

• Peanuts

• Chocolate

• Citrus

• Popcorn

• Nuts

• Grapes

• Hot dog rounds

• Raw carrots

Five Food Groups

• Protein

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Grains

• Dairy

By 18 Months, Toddlers Can Serve Themselves:

• Pouring a beverage

• Eating with their fingers

• Using a spoon

It’s More Than Just Eating!

• Child learns to trust that their needs will be met.

• They practice fine motor skills.

• Their language is enhanced.

• The participate in social interaction.

It’s More than Changing a Wet Diaper!

• Diapering should be done with the child not to the child.

• Consistent, predictable routines and the caregiver describing what comes next allows the child to be a participant.

• Diapering is an important time for one-on-one conversations.

Diapering Safety

• Make sure the changing table is a comfortable height.

• Bend knees to pick child up.

• Have toddlers climb up steps to diaper table.

• Have all supplies within reach of adult but not children.

• Never leave a child unattended!

Health Precautions

• Gloves should be used when the child has a bloody nose or injury, when an oozing rash or blood in the diaper is observed, or when the caregiver has a cut on the hand.

• Universal Precautions should be used consistently, not just when a child seems to be ill.

Napping

A restful environment is needed:

•Low lights

•Good ventilation

•Comfortable temperature

Crib Safety

• Side rails locked

• Slats 2.5 inches apart

• Corner posts not extended

• Mattress fits firmly

• No rough edges

• Posted procedures

• Away from food

• Diaper wastebasket

• 3” Barrier around table

• Steps to changing table

• Supplies close by

Diapering

Bedding

• Labeled with child’s name

• Stored individually

• Laundered regularly

SIDS Prevention

• Place child on back to sleep

• Avoid smoke

• Avoid soft materials

• Monitor the room temperature

• Encourage breast feeding

• Maintain immunizations

It’s More Than Napping

• Napping routine should be consistent with home practices.

• Allow individual schedules.

• Offer a familiar blanket or stuffed toy.